Logistics

Healthcare Supply Chain Vitals: Top Three Insights From the Annual UPS Pain in the (Supply) Chain Survey

November 14, 2014

Robin Hooker, Director, Healthcare Sector Marketing, UPS

From new regulations to the growth in large-molecule temperature-sensitive products to the frequency of disruptions, healthcare companies are operating in a risk-inherent environment that is at the same time rich with new opportunities. There are favorable demographics on the horizon as populations age, become more affluent and expand in a diverse set of geographies. Meanwhile, the supply chain must stretch to accommodate new distribution channels, product specialization and innovation.

Orders for New Material Handling Equipment Could Grow 9 Percent Through 2015

November 14, 2014

MHI

Material handling equipment new orders grew 8.8 percent in 2013 and are forecasted to grow 8.0 percent to 9.0 percent for 2014 and 2015, according to the latest Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Forecast (MHEM) released by MHI.

Declining Diesel Prices Slow Use of Natural Gas in Truck Market

November 14, 2014

ACT Research

The natural-gas-powered vehicle market has slowed as diesel fuel prices continue to drop, according to recent ACT Research's study of fuel trends in the heavy duty truck market.

HP Blazes a New Route Out of China

November 14, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Tired of dealing with slow ships and congested ports to get your product out of China? Why not take the train?

Intelligent Transportation Planning

November 14, 2014

Fabrizio Brasca, VP Solution Strategy, JDA Software

How 3PLs are Responding to the 'Amazon Effect' and Other Market Trends

November 14, 2014

Dr. Robert C. Lieb, Professor of SCM, Northeastern University

Visual Mapping of Supply Chain Risks Improves Response

November 14, 2014

Chris Kushmaul, Director of Supply Chain Solutions, IDV Solutions

Building Confidence in Supply Chain Network Design

November 13, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Steve Ellet, vice president of supply chain design at Chainalytics, discusses the importance of supply chain network design and how to build a process that ensures confidence in results.

Voice Picking in a Low-Temperature Environment

November 13, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Picking in a frozen environment with heavy gloves, paper and pencil impaired the productivity and accuracy of operations at Perry's Ice Cream in Akron, N.Y. A voice-picking system from Vocollect enabled Perry's to solve these problems and gain other benefits.

Quality, Performance Varies Widely at Container Ports, Study Finds

November 13, 2014

Drewry

The operational performance of the world's container terminals shows wide variation depending on location, terminal size and traffic type, according to the Container Terminal Capacity and Performance Benchmarks report published by shipping consultancy Drewry.

Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.